Biddeford GOP Contemplates No 2 Slot In City Race
Biddeford Republicans debate fielding a slate for city committee while many Democrats plan citywide runs in November. Party leaders cite patriotic duty and opposition to keep Democrats honest, with locals noting Biddeford’s heavy Democratic lean and history.
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Impeachment Talk Grows Over York County Officials
York County figures Clement Auger and Donald Cote face possible impeachment as lawmakers consider grounds for action. Speaker John Martin described impeachment as a distinct possibility after long-running disputes over funding for mental health and regional services. The dispute centers on bills for five human service agencies and the commissioners stance against funding in the budget. The matter involves the county delegation and leadership in Augusta as next year's plan unfolds.
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Donald Cote
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Rail unions threaten nationwide strike set for Tuesday
Washington AP reports four railroad shop craft unions announced a 6 am Tuesday strike over a long running contract dispute. The action could halt major rail lines despite a legal window allowing walkouts after Monday. Federal mediators asked for a one week delay. President Ford had earlier backed a fact finding panel.
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Unemployment Rises Amid Inflation Fears in October
The October unemployment rate climbed to 8.6 percent from 8.3 as 230,000 more people joined the jobless rolls to 8 million while the labor force grew to 93.4 million. Nonfarm payrolls rose 220,000 to 77.5 million as manufacturing added workers, with hard core unemployment easing slightly. The report notes inflation concerns after a 1.8 percent wholesale price jump and mixed signals on the recovery.
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Express Company Bankrupt After Chapter 11
NEW YORK AP REA Express Inc the nations largest surface carrier is bankrupt and will liquidate within a week to 10 days with about 8000 jobs lost A federal judge John J Galgay ordered liquidation The firm had operated under Chapter 11 since February 18 We will deliver all freight in the system and then sell everything said spokesman Stephen Finkel REA Express runs 232 terminals in the United States Canada and Puerto Rico.
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Zoning crackdown hits Old Orchard Beach and Saco
Planning boards in Old Orchard Beach and Saco move to enforce zoning rules. Saco votes to send letters to four landowners over subdivision violations. Recipients include Lawrence Meserve John Riveglia Malcolm Pottle and Alfred Lamirande. Landowners must contact board chair Virginia Moore to address the issues.
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Saco
Lawrence Meserve
Buxton Road
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Malcolm Pottle
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Alfred Lamirande
Shadagee Road
Virginia Moore
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Moore
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Rita Gagnon
King and
Winter Streets
Desert Standoff Sparks UN Push for Morocco Spain Clash
More than 100,000 Moroccans spent a cold night 20 miles from the Spanish army front line in the Sahara as Spain deployed 15,000 troops in the Canary Islands and claimed 20,000 mines. The Security Council urged Morocco to withdraw behind its frontier while negotiations with Spain over the territory stalled. Also noted were local zoning disputes in Maine and a Rangers trade sending Jean Ratelle and Brad Park to Boston for Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais.
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Hassan
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Jean Ratelle
Brad Park
Joe Zanussi
Boston Bruins
Phil Esposito
Carol Vadnais
Esposito
Frank Mahovlich
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Vadnais
Montreal
California
Seals
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Rangers
Chuckle From a Motorcycle Handbook Retune Notice
A playful note from a motorcycle handbook suggests retuning an engine should be entrusted to service stations since it requires special tools. The line mirrors humorous guidance about maintenance with implied expertise and proper support.
Crowley resigns as Saco sewage treatment supervisor
Timothy Crowley steps down from his post as supervisor at Front Street and Factory Island plants due to ill health and will become a plant operator. City Administrator John Dexter will accept the resignation and begin a search for a replacement while Crowley remains in the post temporarily.
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Factory Island
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